Tag: lent

Palm Sunday

Mark 11:1-11
Pastor Steven D. Bruns

The Jewish people expected a messiah who would cleanse the temple and defeat the enemies of Israel. They even thought that Jesus would be the one to accomplish these tasks. On Palm Sunday he entered Jerusalem to the cheers and cries of “Hosanna” which means “the Lord saves” or “save now”.

To their chagrin, Jesus didn’t do things the way they wanted or expected him to do them. Instead of cleansing the temple and defeating the Romans he threw out the money changers and chased out the animals from the temple. Jesus didn’t raise a hand against the Romans.

Jesus wasn’t the messiah the people wanted, but he was the messiah they needed.

Palm Sunday [ 26:04 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (40)

Fifth Sunday in Lent

Matthew 28:18-20
Rev. Troy Ray

Rev. Troy Ray, Executive Director of Halifax Urban Ministries, shares a message about the Great Commission. Making converts and making disciples are two different things. Jesus commanded us to make disciples. May God grant us the courage, and the determination to do so.

Fifth Sunday in Lent [ 25:35 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (31)

Fourth Sunday in Lent

John 3:14-21
Pastor Steven D. Bruns

The apostle John gives us a theological understanding for belief and salvation. Just as God provided a way for the ancient Israelites who were bitten by venomous snakes to be healed (Numbers 21), he has now provided the way for everyone to be healed from the curse of sin. We can come to Jesus and believe, and be saved. That’s good news!

Fourth Sunday in Lent [ 22:25 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (40)

Third Sunday in Lent

John 2:13-22
Pastor Steven D. Bruns

In this famous passage John recalls the story of Jesus clearing the temple. Why was Jesus so zealous about the temple? Be sure to listen to this sermon to learn why Jesus’ passion for God’s house was so high, and why being “God with us” was so important to him, and crucial for us.

Third Sunday in Lent [ 21:01 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (37)

Second Sunday in Lent

Mark 8:31-38
Pastor Steven D. Bruns

What exactly does it mean to be a disciple of Jesus? Is belief in Christ enough?

In the ancient world the word for “believe” and the word for “obey” were one in the same. If you believed something, it automatically meant you were to be obedient to that concept. Therefore, to believe in Christ must mean that you are obedient to his commands. Discipleship is more than belief, it implies that we too must carry our crosses daily as we follow Christ.

Second Sunday in Lent [ 17:56 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (31)

Ash Wednesday

Each year the season of Lent begins on Ash Wednesday.

It is a time to prepare for Easter, become aware of our individual sinfulness, and a time to repent and forgive others, as God has forgiven us. Listen for some practical advice on how you can take steps to forgive those who have hurt you.
 
 
 

Ash Wednesday [ 17:30 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (32)